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Clearwater Analytics to Be Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira and Warburg Pincus, Supported by Francisco Partners and With Participation From Temasek
BOISE, Idaho, December 21, 2025--Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) ("CWAN" or the "Company"), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in a transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion by a Permira and Warburg Pincus-led Investor Group (the "Investor Group"), with participation from Temasek. The Investor Group has key support from Francisco Partners.
About this update from Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc.
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